Taiga or Red-breasted Flycatcher? Pakistan (1 Viewer)

[Himalaya]

Bird in moult taken in Islamabad. Not sure of exact date. Will find that out soon. I think it is red breasted as there is a hint of grey on the head...

Must add the first bird is a different bird by a different person and that is Red-breasted Flycatcher almost certainly?

 

[Himalaya]

First is same bird as above.....the second looks different... ...the female is Red-breasted ?


Thanks in advance

 

[gandytron]

All look like Taiga to me.

 

[Himalaya]

Thanks

 

[Himalaya]

The photos were taken in April - could a second summer Red Breasted Flycatcher male be ruled out?

 

[Grahame Walbridge]

The photos were taken in April - could a second summer Red Breasted Flycatcher male be ruled out?

2cy (1s) male Red-breasted Flycatchers typically look like females, but exceptionally can show dull, yellow-orange, usually limited to the throat. They do not normally attain the orange-red breast until 3cy (2s).

Male Taiga attains adult male plumage in its 2cy (1s).

BTW, where were the images taken? All in Apr?

Grahame

 

[Himalaya]

Hi Grahame

Just had a recheck and first is form January but all taken in Islamabad.